Knoch MS vs Lehighton Area MS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knoch MS
Saxonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
Lehighton Area MS
Lehighton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Knoch MS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania | Lehighton Area MS Lehighton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 521 | #289 of 521 |
| National rank | #4396 of 15,369 | #6291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 479 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.7% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Saxonburg | Lehighton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knoch MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 56.2).
- •Knoch MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Knoch MS does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 58%).
- •Knoch MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 52.5%).
- •Lehighton Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.1).
- •Knoch MS is the larger school with 479 students compared with 478.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Knoch MS better than Lehighton Area MS?
On the Success Index (US), Knoch MS ranks higher (64.9 vs 56.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Knoch MS and Lehighton Area MS?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Saxonburg and Lehighton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knoch MS: 479. Lehighton Area MS: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knoch MS and Lehighton Area MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Knoch MS is 211th of 521 and Lehighton Area MS is 289th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).